adverb

specially

specially

This cake was specially made for you.

This cake was specially made for you.

It's not a specially difficult task.

It's not a specially difficult task.

specially ((+ verb)) modifies a verb The car was specially designed for racing.

specially ((+ adjective/adverb)) modifies an adjective or adverb The room was not specially large.

Synonyms: particularly, especially. Note: 'especially' often means 'above all', while 'specially' means 'for a specific purpose'.

From 'special' + '-ly' (an adverb-forming suffix). Meaning 'in a special manner' or 'for a special purpose'.

Think 'in a special way'. This gift was wrapped *specially* for you.

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